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A Publisher's Conversation with Authors: Direct Sales - The Quiet Power Move Every Author Should Be Making

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  There’s a strange disconnect in publishing right now. Industry headlines keep celebrating “growth” — more bookstores opening, online sales climbing, the market expanding. And all of that is technically true. But here’s the part no one says out loud: Those gains are not evenly distributed. They’re driven by big-name authors, celebrity memoirs, BookTok darlings, and the handful of titles that already had momentum. For the new author — the debut novelist, the hybrid author with a modest platform, the memoirist writing from lived experience — those rosy numbers don’t translate into visibility. In fact, they often mask the opposite reality. Because while bookstore sales are up, the number of books published each year has exploded . More titles, more noise, more competition for the same shelf space and the same algorithmic scraps. Which brings us to the real conversation: Direct sales aren’t a trend. They’re a survival strategy. Why Every Author Should Be Building Direct Sal...

Readers' Favorite gives a 5-star review to Pathways to Inner Peace (Dreher)

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  Just in: Readers' Favorite review of  Pathways to Inner Peace  by Diane Dreher . I am very grateful I have found Diane Dreher’s Pathways to Inner Peace. . . . The pathways described in this book have changed the way I live my life, and I think it will be beneficial for people who are always chasing the next big thing. This book is definitely a great read and will be a wonderful gift for everyone who matters in my life. Read the full review HERE .  Book Description Patthways to Inner Peace  offers a guiding light of hope in a world too often filled with stress, disconnection, and uncertainty. Blending scientific insight, spiritual wisdom, personal stories, and practical exercises, this book helps readers cultivate peace of mind and deepen their connection—to themselves, to others, and to the natural world. Inspiring and accessible, it’s a companion for anyone seeking greater clarity, calm, and meaning in daily life. Keywords inner peace; mindfulness; emoti...

Publisher's Pride: Books on Bestseller Lists - Humor, the Wonder Drug (Mogren)

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Today's Publisher's Pride is  Humor, the Wonder Drug   by Ken Mogren, author of the Spunky Grandmas series. Ken's new book reached  #51 in limericks & humorous verse, and #73 in doctors & medicine humor. Book description: Following the success of his two  Spunky Grandmas  books, Ken Mogren is back with another collection of humorous sonnets, plus a smattering of clever limericks, about comical human behavior and the world we live in. Once again, Joella Goyette has contributed creative, cartoonish drawings that introduce the themes of each of the book’s 17 chapters. Like the previous works, Humor, the Wonder Drug , provides laughs, chuckles, and smiles that lift spirits and brighten days. Endorsement Ken Mogren has written an engaging book of humorous verse that will entertain and amuse readers. As a dermatologist, I have found humor helps healing and puts patients at ease.Ken’s work is clever and fun to read. Frank Bures, M.D.and creator of the newspaper...

Now available on pre-order: Breakthrough Alzheimer's Care (Wilson)

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  Available now on pre-order:  Breakthrough Alzheimer's Care  by Mark Wilson. Use coupon code FF 25 for 25% discount. Book Description Pathways to Inner Peace  offers a guiding light of hope in a world too often filled with stress, disconnection, and uncertainty. Blending scientific insight, spiritual wisdom, personal stories, and practical exercises, this book helps readers cultivate peace of mind and deepen their connection—to themselves, to others, and to the natural world. Inspiring and accessible, it’s a companion for anyone seeking greater clarity, calm, and meaning in daily life. Keywords inner peace; mindfulness; emotional well-being; stress relief; spiritual growth; personal transformation; self-awareness; holistic healing; mind-body connection' guided exercises; peace of mind; connection to nature; self-discovery; practical spirituality; daily calm; clarity and purpose; mental health; resilience; inspirational stories; meditation and reflection CONTACT...